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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an arraignment" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in a legal context to refer to a formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant to inform them of the charges against them.
Example: "During the arraignment, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges presented."
Alternatives: "a court appearance" or "a formal hearing".
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This is an arraignment, a charge.
Swartz appeared for an arraignment on a superseding indictment.
Sandusky, 67, also waived an arraignment scheduled for January.
Bail was set at $50,000 at an arraignment.
His next court appearance, an arraignment, is scheduled for Wednesday.
He will do that at an arraignment later this month.
Mr. Frakes remained in custody last night pending an arraignment.
He was being held pending an arraignment today.
Petitioner was returned to Wisconsin, and thereafter was given his Miranda warnings at an arraignment.
Mr. Khan faces an arraignment before a military commission next week.
Hours or days later, a prosecutor may refer to such a statement during an arraignment.
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